Brazilian Metal Icons Sepultura announced that their North American dates in support of 'The Mediator Between Head and Hands Must Be the Heart' have been cancelled

The announcement was made via the band's official Facebook page.

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The announcement was:

"Due to the delay in obtaining a visa for the band to enter the United States, we regret to inform all fans that the previously announced North American tour is being cancelled. We apologize to the fans, promoters, and the bands who were going to be part of the 'Tsunami Of Metal' tour - Unearth, Kataklysm, Scar The Martyr, Anciients, and Dark Sermon."

Fans who purchased advanced tickets will be entitled to a full refund.

The Tsunami of Metal tour was due to start on 1 November in Hollywood and end in Austin on 24 November.

'The Mediator Between Head and Hands Must Be the Heart' was released this week in North America, Europe and the UK.